Maple Frosted Pumpkin Blondies |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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Yummy fall snacks! Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups flour |
2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar |
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 eggs |
1 cup solid-pack pumpkin puree |
6 ounces cream cheese, softened |
2 tablespoons butter, softened |
2 cups powdered sugar |
1 -2 teaspoon maple extract |
Directions:
1. BATTER: Preheat oven to 350*F.
2. Grease a 15x10x1 jelly-roll pan.
3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a small bowl; set aside.
4. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and vanilla until creamy and smooth; scrape sides of bowl.
5. Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition.
6. Add the pumpkin; blend well.
7. Reduce mixer speed to low; gradually add the flour mixture just until well blended.
8. Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan.
9. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick tests out clean.
10. Cool completely.
11. Meanwhile, make the FROSTING: Beat together the cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar with an electric mixer on medium-low speed until smooth.
12. Add enough maple extract for desired flavor and spreading consistency; frost cooled bars.
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